Did you ever wonder why gold is usually found near quartz?

Quartz is a vast mineral and is found in so many places around the world. One place that it is found in is where gold is found. Quartz and gold are very complimentary to each other in the way they are formed. Both quartz and gold are considered”mineral fluid” with the minerals and water traveling upwards to solidify into its final form. The formation and structure of quartz works very well with the fragile nature of gold which is why gold can be found in quartz veins. 

Have you ever been panning for gold?